Chapter 282: The Battle for Seniority
The Battle for Seniority
"Unfortunately, I’m also from the Celestis Academy."
The moment those words left Leon’s mouth, the already strange atmosphere became even more bizarre.
A cold wind swept across the shattered battlefield.
Fragments of stone rolled through the cracks in the earth. The remnants of ancient formations still glimmered faintly beneath the ruined landscape, casting intermittent flashes of light across the faces of those present.
Drift Sword stood frozen.
His mind went completely blank.
The revelation struck him harder than any Sacred Art.
First, Leon had killed an elder from Sky Breaker Academy.
Then he revealed the Purple Mist Mana Sutra.
Now he casually announced that he belonged to the Celestis Academy.
At that moment, the old man felt as though fate itself had decided to mock him.
Originally, he had hoped to recruit Leon.
Then he hoped Leon would remain neutral.
Now?
He was simply praying Leon would not decide to help Anna attack him.
His expression became increasingly bitter.
Meanwhile, Anna’s beautiful eyes remained fixed on Leon.
For the first time since arriving in this mysterious world, genuine surprise appeared on her face.
The shock only lasted a moment.
Years of cultivation quickly restored her calm exterior.
Yet beneath that calm surface, her thoughts were far from peaceful.
The Celestis Academy.
A lineage that traced its origins back to ancient times.
A heritage that had survived countless disasters.
After the great division of the Forsaken Domain, many branches had been separated by impossible distances.
Yet today, in this forgotten battlefield hidden between dimensions, she had unexpectedly encountered a successor from another branch.
It felt unreal.
Anna descended slowly from the sky.
The celestial formation above gradually faded.
The violent mana fluctuations settled.
The world seemed quieter than before.
Her pink hair drifted softly behind her.
The white-and-pink robes embroidered with golden celestial flowers fluttered gracefully in the wind.
She landed several steps away from Leon and carefully examined him again.
The more she looked, the stranger she felt.
His appearance was extraordinary.
His bearing was calm.
His strength was impossible to judge.
Most importantly...
He looked younger than her.
That thought immediately triggered something deep inside her heart.
Anna narrowed her eyes.
A dangerous thought began forming.
Back in the Celestial Crown Domain, she had always been the youngest among her fellow brothers and sisters.
No matter how talented she was.
No matter how powerful she became.
Those people always called her Junior Sister.
The title had followed her for years.
A small grievance had accumulated inside her heart without her realizing it.
Now...
For the first time in her life...
She had found someone younger.
The two branches shared the same origin.
Their inheritance came from the same ancient orthodoxy.
Their seniority should be similar.
If that was the case...
Wouldn’t that make Leon her junior brother?
The thought instantly brightened her mood.
A nearly invisible smile appeared in her eyes.
Finally.
Finally.
She could experience being the senior one.
After reaching her conclusion, Anna nodded firmly to herself.
Then she looked directly at Leon.
"Celestis Academy of the Fallen Leaf Domain, Amethyst Summit Division. Hmm... Junior Brother, hello."
The confidence in her voice was absolute.
As though the matter had already been decided.
Leon immediately frowned.
His expression became strange.
"Junior Brother?"
He looked at her in disbelief.
"What junior brother?"
Leon folded his arms.
"This Junior Sister is a little naughty. How can you joke with your Senior Brother like this?"
The moment the words left his mouth, Anna’s expression froze.
The surrounding air seemed to drop several degrees.
Drift Sword silently took several steps backward.
Experience told him that staying nearby was dangerous.
Very dangerous.
Anna stared at Leon.
Leon stared back.
Neither side showed any intention of retreating.
After a few moments, Anna spoke.
"I’m older than you."
Her voice was calm.
"I’m your Senior Sister, not your Junior Sister."
Leon immediately refused.
"How are you older than me?"
He raised his chin.
His posture straightened.
His expression clearly conveyed one message.
Not happening.
After spending his entire life as someone’s junior, fellow brother, student, or disciple, Leon had finally found someone younger-looking than himself.
There was no way he would surrender this opportunity.
Absolutely not.
The atmosphere became increasingly strange.
The battlefield that had moments ago been filled with murderous intent had somehow transformed into an argument over seniority.
Drift Sword stood off to the side, completely ignored.
No one paid attention to him.
No one even looked at him.
The old man suddenly felt like an unnecessary background character.
Anna’s brows twitched slightly.
She was not accustomed to arguing.
Throughout her life, most disputes had been settled through cultivation or strength.
Words were not her specialty.
Still...
This was a matter of dignity.
No.
A matter of principle.
She had finally found someone younger.
There was no way she would lose.
A determined look appeared in her eyes.
No matter what happened today, she would become the Senior Sister.
Leon watched her expression change and immediately sensed danger.
This pink-haired fairy was serious.
Very serious.
Anna took a deep breath.
Then she straightened her posture.
Her shoulders lifted slightly.
Her E-cup boobs rose proudly beneath her white-and-pink robes.
The movement was elegant, yet somehow carried an unmistakable challenge.
Her beautiful face remained cold.
"I’m bigger than you in every aspect."
The declaration was made with complete confidence.
Leon nearly laughed.
His gaze instinctively followed the direction of her boobs as she had emphasized her breast.
For a brief moment, his attention wandered to her feminine charm.
The white-and-pink robes fit her voluptuous figure perfectly.
The fabric hugged her upper body just enough to highlight her graceful curves before flowing freely around her narrow waist and broad hips.
Her posture naturally accentuated her beauty.
The challenge had been delivered with such seriousness that it almost caught him off guard.
Fortunately, Leon quickly regained control.
He shook away the distraction.
Focus.
This was a battle.
A battle for seniority.
"I don’t believe it."
Leon crossed his arms.
A grin appeared on his face.
For some reason, teasing her was unexpectedly enjoyable.
This woman possessed overwhelming strength.
Her temperament was cold and detached.
She seemed like a celestial fairy untouched by worldly concerns.
Yet hidden beneath that dignified exterior was an unexpectedly stubborn personality.
Especially when the topic involved being a Senior Sister.
The contrast was surprisingly amusing.
Leon could not resist provoking her.
"Being a Junior Sister isn’t bad."
He spoke casually.
"I can take care of you."
Anna’s eyes narrowed.
Leon continued.
"If someone annoys you, tell your Senior Brother."
A faint smile appeared.
"I’ll handle them."
Drift Sword’s face twitched.
Handle them?
The way Leon said it sounded extremely dangerous.
Anna remained silent.
She clearly wasn’t convinced.
Leon sighed inwardly.
Why was she so determined?
Being a Junior Sister had benefits.
Protection.
Support.
Guidance.
All sorts of advantages.
Why fight so hard?
Unfortunately, Anna clearly disagreed.
Years of accumulated resentment toward the title of Junior Sister had reached its limit.
Today was her chance.
She would not compromise.
Not even slightly.
Leon waited for a response.
Anna opened her mouth.
Then closed it again.
For once, she could not find the right words.
Arguments were not her strength.
The battlefield fell silent.
Several seconds passed.
Finally, she turned her head away.
Her pink hair swayed gently.
The movement looked oddly childish despite her attempt to appear composed.
Then she spoke with complete determination.
"I don’t care. In any case, I’m older than you. I’m older than everything."
